Experience Te Puia

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture with a hāngī buffet dinner and cultural performance.

Savour a delicious hāngī buffet at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.

Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka.

Wrap up the evening with a stroll down to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere and sip on hot chocolate.

Please note that in summer, the order of events varies. This experience is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes long and suitable for all ages.

A two-hour guided night-time experience through our geothermal valley under the night skies.

When darkness falls the true love story of Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland comes to life.

Until now, the magic hidden within Te Puia has remained a secret that only Mother Nature has truly been exposed to. For the first time, the geothermal valley is revealed under night skies, providing a multi-sensory experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.

Walk through our valley and see geysers Pōhutu and Waikite illuminated by lights. Visit the ngāwhā (hot pool) and learn about traditional Māori cooking techniques.

With steam cascading through the valley, your kaiārahi (guide) will share their Māori traditions, heritage, and ancestral stories, offering unique insights into our rich culture.

Geyser By Night begins at 7:45pm and concludes at approx. 10pm. Please allow two hours for this experience.

Please note: The Geyser By Night experience is only available Thursday - Sunday. Walking shoes and a moderate-medium level of fitness are needed and can be subject to the weather. Recommended age of 8+ and must be able to do a late night walk.

This experience is only available in summer, with bookings open from 29th September 2025.

Embark on a 2 hour 45 minute premium experience that takes you to hidden areas of our valley. Discover how our ancestors have utilised the mineral-rich geothermal pools for centuries, using them for both cooking and bathing.

Savour samples of sweetcorn in an ancient boiling ngāwhā (hot pool) while hearing the captivating tale of Hatupatu, a brave warrior who escaped the mythical birdwoman, Kurungaituku. This legendary escape, whispered far and wide, holds a secret known only to Hatupatu: amidst the peril, a fleeting love was born—an enchanted bond.

A moderate level of fitness is required to enjoy a scenic walk-through enchanting bushland, along winding geothermal sinter paths and into the heart of the mysterious geothermal valley. Your journey includes the Kiwi Conservation Centre, the sacred Rotowhio marae grounds, and the renowned New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Finish your tour with a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui-a-Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka. This exclusive guided tour is limited to 20 participants and departs daily at 1:30pm.

This experience is only available in summer, with bookings open from 29th September 2025.